Establishing a food retail improvement and development program

This law creates a program and a supporting fund to increase the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for underserved communities in low-income and moderate-income areas by providing financial support and sustainable public-private projects to open, renovate, or expand the operations of grocery stores and small food retailers. It also includes expanding access to credit and reducing barriers to investment in underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas and provides technical assistance, primarily for small food retailers.